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September 30. Women's Christian Temperance Union met with Mrs. Wolfenbarger with 8 members and 2 visitors. Song Revive Us Again. Scripture lesson read b Evangelistic Superintendent from Ephesians 5 followed by prayer and song Rock of Ages. Roll call and reading of minutes accepted. Corresponding secretary had received medal and purchased account book and stationary. Treasurer reported. Superintendent of Literature 208 pages Flower Mission 8 bouquets. Contest committee reported contest at Pontoosuc set for October 3. 6 contestants and judges and music arranged. Mrs. Riter presented a bill for 50 cents Flower Mission on motion allowed. Mrs. Sanders sent an invitation for the next meeting on motion. Meeting date changed to October 21 on account of convention following meeting November 4th with Mrs. Humphrey. Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Riter were appointed jot circulate petition asking that charges against Senator Elect Smoot be investigated and if found time that he be not seated as Senator. Petition to be endorsed by President and secretary on behalf of Powellton Women's Christian Temperance Union. Motion carried after discussion the the Union pay railroad fare for delegate to state convention (that's as we are entitled to two delegates each was to be refunded 1/2 fare) a rising vote was taken on this important question. Articles were read regarding National Anti Cigarette League and Anti License Victories. On motion a recommendation was passed that the county pay 10 cents per member for county fund for the World's Fair Women's Christian Temperance Union exhibit. Closed by repetition of the Lords Prayer. Nellie Bolton secretary.

October 21 meeting held at the home of Mrs. S.J. Sanders. 13 members, 5 visitors present. Song Tell it to Jesus. Scripture lesson John 16-4-25 read and prayer offered by Mrs. Smith. Song Olivet. Roll call and minutes read by secretary accepted. Corresponding secretary had written Miss Wiley regard-